My Lifelong Battle with Diseases

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ytewestGo99

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I must be a cat because I've died from more deadly diseases than you can imagine. Let's see ...

* I've had AIDS about 3 times.
(translated;bad flu with diharreah)
* I've had ALS
(translated;BFS with anxiety)
* I've had MS
(translated;BFS with anxiety)
* I've had an aneurysm
(translated;stress headache or possible migraine)
* I've had a heart attack
(translated; too much coffee and anxiety/panic attack)

And I've lived through all of it by the grace of God :)

Can anyone else relate?


I REALLY like being on this board and trying to be as supportive as I can. But sometimes it also causes me to remain "married" to my fears and while researching things to help other people, I tend to also find things to worry about (OCD will do that to you ... ) It's a mixed blessing. Please pray for me so that I can continue to try to help other people but not fall into panic and worry myself in the process...

You guys are all awesome

Love you all

God bless ...

Troy
 
The way I see it, Troy, you've got three lives left, so you can keep on helping people, at least until you're on #9. ;)

But seriously, I think many of us can relate. I also think that as helpful as you want to be to others, you need to remember to do what's best for Troy. And if that means not Googling an answer to help someone because it may trigger your own anxieties into high gear, then simply post your support. Support is always welcome and it's healthy for both you and the reader.

All the best,
~ Brian
 
Troy,

Sometimes the way the Lord uses us is not always glorious is it? I just said a prayer for you and I know the Lord will continue to bless you.

On the other hand I would like to say that I hope you do not look up on the inernet anything about diseases for us or for yourself...We don't want you doing that we just want your ear and words of experience.

I have been dx with Post traumatic Stress Syndrome, OCD and Generalized anxiety and since I found this board and all of you, it is like I am free again...Take time for you and whenever you need us we are here for you too....God Bless You..Jenn
 
I've had ovarain cancer...twice.

A heart attack... which was really pleurisy

And I've "needed a double kidney transplant"...because I had a small kidney stone.

Im almost positive I had brain tumors a couple of times.

Now I have MS.

OF course, this time I KNOW that Im right, despite the doctors' years of knowledge and wisdom. Heck, what do they know right? I"M THE ONE WITH THE ONLINE NEURO DEGREE remember? ;)

Anyway, I know how you feel. And I pray for you and everyone else on this board who wants prayers every night. This battle so far has been the most challenging one of my life. I struggle with myself nearly every minute of every day. It's horrible. But the comfort I have received here has helped in so many ways.

Hope today is a wonderful day!
 
I forgot to say that I now have lung cancer. Although I'm 31 and can run 3 miles in 20 minutes, have no other lung cancer symptoms, clean blood work and a clean chest x-ray. The paraneoplastic condition thing has me farily convinced, although the odds of it being lung cancer are about as good as it being *LS. This is why I decided to break down and take the Zoloft, to try to get myself back to rational thinking.

JamieLu,
I also had MS but it went away after a few months.
 
Troy,
Boy can I relate. I have dx'ed myself with the following illnesses over the years:

Age 12-Heart attacks, but they were really just harmless skipped heartbeats.
Age 14-Progeria because I saw a couple of wrinkles under my eyes.
Age 19-HIV/AIDS because I had unprotected sex once.
Age 24-Bone cancer because I had a strange pain in my leg.
Age 32-Esophageal cancer because I was having problems swallowing, but it was really just caused by GERD; **S because of the muscle twitching and cramping; lupus because I have an elevated ANA level.

I didn't know it was possible to have health anxiety directed towards other people, but I guess it is because I've also recently dx'ed my husband with vCJD and Parkinson's disease.

I'm sure there have been some other fleeting health concerns over the years, but these were the most prominent ones. Looking back I can laugh at how stupid I was to be worried about this stuff, but at the time each one was very real and upsetting to me.

I know that the internet has definately helped to feed my health anxiety, and if you find that researching diseases for others is increasing your anxiety, you should do what is best for you and stop if necessary. I feel your most helpful posts are related to information found on this website, so you can simply use this as a means of helping others without going on other websites and causing yourself more worry.

Wishing you all the best.
 
Hey I can relate. Since contracting BFS I have had inexplicable bouts of joy; which I can only put down to being well. Also, I have noticed that I smile more, which I think is a symptom of “happygoluckyitis.” Further, there are odd moments when the stars seem just to be shining for me…I’m sure that is WUWTS. (What’s Up With That Syndrome :p ). Lastly, of late, there has been some serious love overwhelming my body…oh and I guess my mind too. The crazy thing is that I can’t convince myself that I’m sick. I know it sounds illogical, but that is just where I at.

Basso
 
This was a great post. I am sitting her laughing! It is too so typical of me!!
And I absolutely love Basso!! He has such great humor and responses. He does put things into perspective.

I have had:

Melanoma skin cancer - because of a dark mole
Heart problems - pleursy
Lung problems - pleursy
Throat cancer - gerd
Brain Tumor - sharp pains in head
Bone caner - muscle and bone pain throughout my body
MS/AL* - twitching, vibrating, jerks, racheting

FINAL DIAGNOSIS - HYPOCHONDRIAC!!!!!!!
 
I am NO doctor, but I OFFICIALLY diagnose ALL OF US with Hypochondriasis. No need trying to legitimize it with your symptoms. We all know the symptoms are real but that doesn't change my official diagnosis. So .... there it is ... HYPOCHONDRIASIS !!!

I'll be writing prescriptions for the following:

* joy
* fun
* rest
* exercise
* logical thinking

You can get your refills online at:


The Doctor is now [IN]
 

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